
You've proved you can manage. Now prepare for what's next.
Lead On is a 12-month development and qualification journey for established middle and first-line managers ready to increase their impact by leading change, driving innovation, and stepping towards senior responsibility. Four virtual workshops, real workplace application in between and a cohort of managers from other businesses facing the same challenges you are.
What's included:
Four interactive virtual workshops alongside experienced managers from different organisations and sectors
The ILM Level 5 Award registration, assessment and certification all handled by CAKE as an ILM Approved Centre
An experienced CAKE facilitator throughout, with full guidance and support on assignments
CAKE Connect for programme resources, additional learning and online discussion between workshops
12 months' complimentary studying membership of The Institute of Leadership
All course materials, with flexible assessment support shaped around individual learning needs
What we will cover together:
Understand your own leadership capability and honestly assess how your style impacts the people and performance around you, then build a clear plan to lead with greater effectiveness
Motivate and influence your team with purpose by exploring what drives people, how to adapt your approach and how to use communication and persuasion to get the very best from others
Identify real opportunities for innovation and change within your organisation and build the confidence to propose solutions that will genuinely improve performance
Lead change that actually happens by moving from idea to action with structured tools to manage resistance, bring people with you and measure what matters

Investment
£2,175 + VAT per person
Everything above included.
Dates:
24 September 2026
22 October 2026
12 November 2026
17 December 2026
Workshops from 10am until 16.30pm

Delivery
Virtual
Reserve your space:
Tell us a little about you (or the people you're booking for) and we'll do the rest. One of the CAKE team will be in touch within one working day to confirm your place, answer any questions and sort the arrangements - no payment needed now.
